How to Make a Natural Neem Oil Insecticide

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We always suggest taking an Organic approach to your garden before resorting to chemicals. Before buying a chemical insecticide, try making one with Organic and natural ingredients. In this video, we showed you how to make a neem oil insecticide with organic and natural ingredients.
Before you start:
When dealing with natural and organic insecticides there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. Certain ingredients will only deter or kill certain bugs. Neem oil is used to control over 200 varieties of phytoph-agous insects, meaning the types of bugs that eat your plants.
Bugs like:
Aphids, leafhoppers, psyllids, whiteflies, scale insects, planthoppers, thrips larvae, mealy bugs, cabbage worms, mites, fungus, gnats, mushroom flies, locusts, Japanese beetle, Mediterranean fruit fly, Oriental fruit fly, Face fly, Horn fly, Housefly, Flea, Head lice, Spotted cucumber beetle, Mexican bean beetle, Colorado potato beetle, Flea beetle, Khapra beetle, Confused flour beetle, Japanese beetle, Red flour beetle, American cockroach, Bean aphid, Rice gall, midge, Diamondback moth, Webbing clothes moth, Gypsy moth, Corn earworm, Pink bollworm, Fall armyworm,Tobacco budworm, Tomato Hornworm, Cabbage looper, Leafminer, Serpentine leafminer, Brown planthopper, Green leafhopper, Migratory locust, House cricket, Milkweed bug, Fire ant, Boll weevil, Cowpea weevil, Rice weevil, Grasshopper, Cricket
Orthoptera insects, such as grasshoppers, crickets and locusts refuse to eat the neem oil treated plants for up to several weeks. Phloem feeders, such as aphids are not affected by the neem oil unless it is sprayed directly on the insect. Neem is effective on thrips larvae whereas adult thrips are less sensitive to the effects.
Benefits of making it yourself:
So before we get started, why are we making this rather than buying it? Well here’s a little secret. If you make it yourself, you can make it stronger than they’re allowed to sell in the stores. The ratio of neem oil is strictly regulated for manufacturers of these types of products. In fact, in some areas neem oil products are banned from being sold. Knowing this doesn’t mean we’re going to add ridiculous amounts to our concoction but we can add a splash more to make it more concentrated. A very little goes a long way. More information in the recipe below.
"Ingredients”
Neem Oil: amzn.to/3l09aKc
So this recipe is super simple, all you need is... Organic Neem Oil, water and an emulsifier. But what is an emulsifier? Since the oil and water won’t mix together on their own, the emulsifier makes this possible. An emulsifier can be nothing more than liquid soap. Some people use Silica as an emulsifier however we found the liquid soap to work better.
Here are some links to the products we used:
Neem Oil: amzn.to/3l09aKc
Silica: amzn.to/3oxq4Cs
The most important part of this is to get a good quality neem oil because it’ll have a high amount of Azadirachtin which is the active compound. So look for 100% pure, which might also be called “crude” or “raw”. Also get one that’s cold pressed because Azadirachtin gets destroyed by heat.
Recipe:
The solution we’re making is 1 1/2 tsp per quart. If you wanna experiment with a stronger solution that’s fine but I wouldn’t use more than a 1/2 tsp per quart.
Add the neem oil to the water. Then add 2 tsp of emulsifier. Shake well.
Our solution is now ready to use but how do we apply it? .... To see the full article, visit our blog

[@evolutionfilms1]

So i typed in "how to make neem oil spray for plants". I'm a pretty busy guy so I chose the shortest video i can find....which is yours. Thankyou for this! Straight to the point and simple! The other guys didnt even get a view from me! SUBSCRIBED!

[@ruefeee]

Beautifully done video straight to the point and throughly explained 👍🏾

[@bridget3694]

Your video was straight forward and to the point. Thank you sir. Happy gardening friends 🌷

[@rarejewel2679]

Thank you for making this video, very helpful 💚

[@h-deck]

Woah. Straight to the important stuff. Thank you!! And good job!! 👏👏👏

[@generalkenobi2848]

This is the greatest video I’ve ever seen what a handsome narrator

[@sangramreddy2475]

Watching from India, well explained ( simply and short).

[@sr-nh2hz]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATIVE AND TO THE POINT VIDEO !!

[@lynk88888]

You’re the best, to-the-point!!!

[@albertcalibo]

Wow! I habe two small bottles of neem.oil but have nevery really tried using. This vid is lifesaver. Im vlogging my gardening too. Im subscribing yiur channel.

[@bgsab7912]

Great info, no mambo djambo and straight to the point. The speaker knows what he is talking about, and I can tell, since I have over 100 neem trees and observe them regularly. Tip: If mosquitos or ants are bothering you , plant some neem trees.

[@elijahsamarin5922]

So helpful

[@ChuckZeppelin]

Good Video! Thanks for posting!

[@miltonwillis84]

Thank you

[@adamsiapin3556]

This is probably the best video I’ve ever seen

[@goatmcgeegamer97]

Agreed

[@user-qx4ti3ct4l]

How much water to oil to soap?

[@chaminda.wow6262]

Thanks.. Very Good explanation... 👋👋👋

[@EasySimpleGardening]

So nice of you

[@fireworxz]

Thanks

[@pratikathawale9880]

Thank you very much for sharing such beautiful information 😊❤️😊

[@javiermontes905]

Interesting..

[@homeyv]

TYPO found. thank you for the video! Recipe: The solution we’re making is 1 1/2 tsp per quart. If you wanna experiment with a stronger solution that’s fine but I wouldn’t use more than a 1/2 tsp per quart.

[@goatmcgeegamer97]

This guy knows exactly what he’s talking about don’t disrespect him

[@99xara99]

So it's 1l water + 1,5 teaspoons oil + 1,5 teaspoons soap..??

[@peter.s-yt]

Hi! Wanted to ask if we use this preventative do we apply every 10 days? How about a heavy infestation? Lastly, is it safe to use on plants that are flowering?

[@user-it7xt5rw3b]

Could I use the pro-tekt as an emulsifier with the neem oil? Or it's better to use dish soap as an emulsifier?

[@barbara159]

Hi I want to get that spray bottle can you send me the link please . Thanks Barbara

[@williamppl3624]

Is it effective against scales for my outdoor plants. Its really bad, scales all over the branches

[@mariaxristinapapadaki3874]

The tips presented here are extremely informative! Unfortunatelly I haven't managed to find your organic neem oil available serching online!!! This seems to be quite peculiar!

[@valeried.8526]

try lowes. They have it, but not the brand he is using

[@crankenstein70]

Would pure gum spirits work instead of liquid soap?

[@arubyat]

Excellent video. Very very useful

[@EasySimpleGardening]

Thank you!!

[@nidalshehahadeh7485]

Neem oil have done a fantastic job killing cockroaches , I am using it inside the house behind the cabinets in the garage behind the heater , Neem oil eliminated the entire cockroach infestation .

[@sabasiddiqui429]

Hey Thankyou for your comment, I am thinking of doing the same in my house. I hope it works. I see tiny cockroaches everywhere. Could you please elaborate as to how, in which places and how often did you spray it? Did you even spray it on things? Did you have to wipe it later or you just let it be?

[@irulan9161]

@nidalshehahadeh7485 This is exactly what I want to use it for, but I'm concerned that it will leave an odor inside my kitchen. I may still take a chance and try it. Hope you will see this message

[@spookytoon2621]

Does dawn dish soap work?

[@philisbramlett6890]

How can I apply this this to my garden soil where I am seeing all the grub worms . My lawn is thick with moled and voles with such a dirupted grass lawn I can hardly walk on it this year ! I've learned that if neighbors are not willing to treat their lawns , moles and voles return immediately after treatments wesr off the following year . I don't have strength or $$ .00 to keep up . Any help ?

[@prickleswithpineapples2362]

Can you put it on the soil?

[@stevenrichard6226]

Soil drench ?

[@johnreysicuan9345]

I just wanna ask, If I make the mixture neem oil, water and dishwashing liquid, should I spray it right ahead or rest it for a few days? Aslo is the mixture for single use only or can use it on another week or need to make another mixture? Thank you. Hope you understand 💚🌱

[@tundevirag755]

Hey! I found that neem oil insecticide mix expires after 8 hours because the neem oil starts to break down. So it's best to mix the amount you need, spray immediately and discard the rest. Repeat once every one to two weeks.

[@EasySimpleGardening]

The solution should last up to 2 years in a spray bottle, however it starts losing its potency fairly quickly. Personally, I discard the solution after every use because I like it to be fresh every time I use it. Plus, a little goes a real long way.

[@eltonnoway7864]

No... do not let it rest. Neem oil in its concentrated form is good for a couple years in a tightly sealed bottle however once it is mixed with soap and water it degrades potency very quickly so the mixture should all be used within 24 hours of making the spray solution.

[@haroldpaul3491]

Thank you

[@user-qx4ti3ct4l]

I used it mixed, after a year... it was fine

[@Eugene2ndW]

could you give us more specific brands of soap? I understand some dish soaps that are advertized as strong degreasers are not recommended for this, i.e. dawn.

[@eltonnoway7864]

Two of the most popular soap brands among gardeners are either - Dr.Bronners 18 in 1 Peppermint Castile Soap - because the peppermint scent has the added benefit of naturally deterring many common garden pests plus the peppermint scent helps to slightly mask the rather unpleasant odor of Neem oil. The other one for those who don't care for scented products use - Quinn’s Pure Castile Organic Liquid Soap. If neither are available Dawn dish washing liquid also does the trick.

[@lorentrejo801]

Where can I get that kind of pray bottle it won't clog?

[@tammy_99x93]

I had an outbreak of these mites in and on my trash can due to the trash not being emptied for sometime, while out of town for a few weeks. I came back and thought the can was covered with dust and realized that "dust" was moving. I quickly took the entire can with contents outside to the dumpster. I discarded the garbage, and hosed down the entire can and lid with water for about 10 minutes straight. Then I let it air dry outside overnight. Then in the morning I wiped down the can before bringing it back inside, and also the counter tops, with surface wipes that contained bleach in them. Even though I removed the main source I still see a few here and there on my countertops and stove tops. Can I use this mixture on my countertops and tables? If yes, does it need to be wiped off with water afterwards or do you just leave it to sit on the surfaces? I feel like I can't throw any food in the garbage now because I'm afraid they will multiply again since they are not completely gone

[@PopsOnethirtyfive-vb8tr]

Everything that I've read about neem oil says that in small doses it's not toxic to people or pets.

[@dorisagape9768]

I need the link for bottle sprayer, thank you

[@EasySimpleGardening]

www.homedepot.com/p/SprayMaster-32-oz-Spray-Bottle-FG32HD1-18/202622477?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D28I-G-D28I-028_004_CLEANING-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-SMART_SHP&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D28I-G-D28I-028_004_CLEANING-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-SMART_SHP-71700000080943625-58700006818240510-92700061594810356&gclid=CjwKCAjw7--KBhAMEiwAxfpkWIVT28Ko5Ds5FxEn7xqcLMV3hFXatZwkn-xmJuHw6CH_wDl5p7mKbBoCY9kQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@fangchick93]

I've made some. Will this work indoors? I want to deter bugs from entering my apartment. I've sprayed it around my apartment openings. I have asthma so I don't want chemical stuff

[@EasySimpleGardening]

Yes, it will work on indoor plants. I wouldn’t recommend spraying it around apartment openings because it doesn’t work like a normal bug spray. The insects need to consume it in order for it to work.

[@lennoxdressikie9910]

@@EasySimpleGardening for one gallon of water how much neem oil and soap needed?

[@Pheebs77]

I am in the UK, is "a quart" of water a quarter of a litre? Pint?

[@EasySimpleGardening]

So a quart is almost exactly the same as a liter. What I always do is I google “quart to liter” or “quart to pint” and it will give you the conversion.

[@daphnerice7653]

How do you make the neem oil at home so you dont have to buy it??

[@pdfbrander]

Neem oil is best used as a soil/root drench. Not only does spraying the leaves put the plant at risk from leaf burns, it's also not very effective. As you said, you are looking to wipe out the next generation of bugs. For this to happen, you need to get the Azadarachtin into the plants system. i.e. have it taken up by the roots. The poison cannot enter through the leaves, so the only benefit you get from spraying is that the plant becomes unpalatable to insects for a few days.

[@RH-zc5dq]

but u cnt spray soap into soil?

[@pdfbrander]

@@RH-zc5dq nor should. Sick of these gardening gurus that do not know how to use neem telling me how to use neem. It's a root drench, nothing else. Never spray neem on plants. If you want to spray. Soap is better than neem.

[@samanthasaia7450]

How do you apply it into the soil effectively for it to drench roots,

[@pdfbrander]

@@samanthasaia7450 Mix it as you normally would with some soap (not detergent) to emulsify and pour it on the soil under the plant. Castile soap is best. Don't use dish soap and it will be fine. EDIT: If you really do not want to use soap, you could try something like lecithin or guar gum both of which are emulsifiers. Never used them though and never had a problem using soap. However, neem is not the best solution to pests. Predicator bugs is the way to go. Put something on the plant that eats the bug that you do not want on it. All that said, simply "top dressing" with a bit of neem oil then watering it in will not hurt the plant or soil, it may break down before the plant gets at it this way though. I think you do need to emulsify it first. (Oil and water do not mix, but an emulsifier is a special kind of molecule that likes to grab a water molecule with it's "hands" and an oil molecule with it's "feet" so in the presence of an emulsifier oil and water can mix and the Azadirachtin will be taken into the plant through the root along with the water molecule. The Azadirachtin molecule is too large to pass through the leaf stoma, but it will get taken up with the water by the root).

[@charlespiety5229]

@pdfbrander I have a number of azaleas in Maryland that have lace bugs, some pretty infested. What ratio of neem oil, water and castile do you recommend? It is now late August. Should the soil be drenched in the fall and spring (summer too)? thanks

[@RyanShripat]

"To make Neem oil, you need Neem oil." Got it, thanks bud.

[@living4truth]

Where did you get the sprayer bottle?

[@EasySimpleGardening]

I got it at Home Depot. Hopefully this link works. If not, just go to Home Depot’s website and search “spraymaster spray bottle” www.homedepot.com/p/SprayMaster-32-oz-Spray-Bottle-FG32HD1-18/202622477?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-202622477-_-N

[@living4truth]

@@EasySimpleGardening Thank you!

[@JT-zw2qq]

Can i use casilee soap instead of dish soap?

[@eltonnoway7864]

Absolutely! In fact Peppermint Castile Soap is even better because the peppermint scent naturally deters many common garden pests. As an added benefit the peppermint scent helps to mask the rather unpleasant odor of Neem oil.

[@juno481]

Does this work for eliminating springtails? I have a lot of them since past few years and professional pest company is unable to get rid of them. Pls assist. Thank you

[@PabloMartinez-yw8uj]

@juno481. Springtails is a headache. I do live in the Tropics and humidity is what attracts them. Indoors is different, cuz a dehumidifier will usually control the situation.

[@dorisdedeokai3705]

Do I have to leave the solution for over night before using it?

[@EasySimpleGardening]

You can use it as soon as you make it, the longer it sits the less effective it becomes.

[@MrWhiltetail]

Why can't they make it stronger to sell in stores? Is considered too toxic? Or too likely to damage plants? Or some other reason?

[@EasySimpleGardening]

For the most part it has everything to do with what is classified as a "Pesticide" for most companies the cost of going through the govenment tests to prove safety isn't worth it. Also most of the store bought ones use a lower quality neem oil as it is much cheaper.

[@eltonnoway7864]

CORRECTION to the recipe instructions found in the "more" section of this video. NOTE: The instructions he gives in the actual video are correct... it's the typed instructions in the "more" section below the video that are incorrect. It says" "The solution we’re making is 1 1/2 tsp per quart. If you wanna experiment with a stronger solution that’s fine but I wouldn’t use more than a 1/2 tsp per quart." It should say: "If you wanna experiment with a stronger solution that’s fine but I wouldn’t use more than a 2 tsp per quart."

[@rehab5355]

TY

[@haroldpaul3491]

Ty 💐😊

[@crs4130]

Hello! Could you spray the soil directly? I have fungus gnats flying around my indoor plants and have been considering a neem oil spray, and the gnats crawl around on the soil a lot.

[@EasySimpleGardening]

I’ve never tried it but I’ve heard people have had success with it. I’ve also heard that if you put diatomaceous earth on the soil at the base of your plant it will kill fungus gnats.

[@crs4130]

@@EasySimpleGardening thanks for the tips! I’ll try it out!

[@TCgirl]

Will it harm good bugs and bees? 🐝

[@samanthasaia7450]

Yes!

[@emilyzhou2008]

where to buy the neem oil like your?

[@EasySimpleGardening]

There is a link in the video description. It’s the best one we found on Amazon.

[@haroldpaul3491]

Amazon

[@samanthasaia7450]

I couldn't hear what kind of spray bottle it is, can someone inform me? 😅

[@haroldpaul3491]

Amazon has the ingredients and spray bottle exactly good luck. I just sprayed my dahlias this morning😊 hope it works. They are being devoured

[@chrisizimmer8140]

Does it kill bees?

[@eltonnoway7864]

It can as well as Lady Bugs... but it all depends on the strength of the solution you mix. The more milder solutions are safer but you should still use caution when spraying

[@sim672]

USE A PUMP SPRAYER

[@gareebarana5941]

Neem oil how many of water

[@texansoul78]

I think it's 1 quart of water for every 1.5 teaspoon of neem oil.

[@EasySimpleGardening]

Realistically 1-3 teaspoons per quart of water will be ok. Just remember to test it on a small portion of the plant first and wait a couple days before applying it to the whole plant.

[@chosen1one930]

I bought the same neem oil but it's like paste not oil

[@eltonnoway7864]

Not a problem. Neem oil solidifies rather quickly in cooler temperatures, anywhere from a thick honey to a heavy paste wax consistency depending on how cold it gets. It will return to a nice pour-able oil state in warm weather or if placed in a pan of warm water. FYI: In its original bottled concentrated form it will last for several years however once mixed for spaying garden plants it starts to lose its potency after 24 hours and should be discarded.

[@peace4peaceful]

I use neem oil all the time. It's not effective on grass hoppers or catipillars.

[@avgrim7729]

The soap will also kill the bugs and probably faster than the neem!!

[@EasySimpleGardening]

Soap will work, its a slightly different technique but that is a great video idea.

[@yavagalsomu]

You really seem smart with those oversized glasses on.

[@ClubNoiseband]

Bought the Chapin 22000, and most disgusting and high quality Neem oil Theraneem

[@macred]

The rest of the world is metric.... You might get more viewers if you include measurements in litres/millilitres.

[@maryjanedaniels7310]

Lol 😂neem smells like stinky feet I use it for so many different things... like psoriasis and pesky bugs

[@1983mhc]

Dishwasher is not good for plants. At least not for the ones you want to eat.

[@TheAnalyticalObservers]

It's the dish soap that is doing the work, NOT the neem oil. The millennial gardener does an experiment on his channel.

[@goatmcgeegamer97]

Never talk again

[@elijahsamarin5922]

@@goatmcgeegamer97facts he knows what his talking about

[@kevywilliams3304]

Should never spray oil from another tree onto plants here 😡😡😡

[@EasySimpleGardening]

Why not?

[@lauraiglesias946]

You talk so fast🤷‍♀️

[@simplysurfing]

Can i use this mixture on my dogs body to prevent flies and fleas on him ?...................if i cannot, then what about on the ground around him ? Finally will this work for what i want it to do ?